((a)) ** Designation** The Secretary of State shall designate a Special Coordinator—
((1)) to coordinate the United States Government response to international water resource disputes and needs;
((2)) to represent the United States Government, whenever appropriate, in multilateral fora in discussions concerning access to fresh water; and
((3)) to formulate United States policy to assist in the resolution of international problems posed by the lack of fresh water supplies.
((b)) ** Other responsibilities** The individual designated under subsection (a) may carry out the functions of subsection (a) in addition to other assigned responsibilities.